Great news Gene. I'm so relieved to hear that....
On Sat, Jul 17, 2010 at 11:11 AM, BONNIE_HOLMES
<bonnie_holmes@comcast.net> wrote:
> Great news re meds, chemo, radiation and limited discomfort. Sometimes I
> think all medical should have to go through the procedures before
> treating. Might be less glib and more understanding. Are you finding
> yourself able to get back to work, etc., after about three days or does
> it really take longer. :)
>
>
>
> I had the issue with radiation; several nurses said the radiation
> couldn't product the side effect I described. But, I did get them and
> shortly after radiation was completed, side effect disappeared except
> for fatigue.
>
>
>
> Get up and running soon. I'll be thinking of you, especially since you will be getting scoped every 90 days. Ouch!
>
> B
> ETN Zone 7
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gene Bush" <genebush@netsurfusa.net>
> To: gardenchat@hort.net
> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2010 10:36:06 AM
> Subject: RE: [CHAT] To Gene
>
> Bonnie
> No meds, no chemo, no radiation. For now the scrapping on the inside
> of my bladder lining should have done the trick and removed the cancer. I
> get a check at the urologist every 90 days with a scope to make sure all is
> well for a year. Then once each six months and then once a year for life.
> The scope is not painful, but it is *very* uncomfortable during and
> especially afterwards for next 3 days or so. Especially first day after.
> Will not go into details... According to my urologist I am not restricted in
> any way... back to work, back to active sex life, etc...obviously he has not
> had one of these procedures he is giving:-))
> Do not want to sound whiny....grateful it is not worse.
> Gene
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-gardenchat@hort.net [mailto:owner-gardenchat@hort.net] On Behalf
> Of BONNIE_HOLMES
> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2010 8:30 AM
> To: gardenchat@hort.net
> Subject: Re: [CHAT] To Gene
>
> Happy for you. Sounds better, easier to cure and/or control. Does the 90
> day scoping reduce your activities? Do you have to take meds or is this
> more equivalent to cervix scrappings? Sorry for asking so many questions
> but after dealing with mine, I ask more. Do take care.
>
>
> B
> ETN Zone 7
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gene Bush" <genebush@netsurfusa.net>
> To: gardenchat@hort.net
> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2010 6:52:35 AM
> Subject: RE: [CHAT] To Gene
>
> Morning Everyone
> Thanks for asking, Donna.
> Surgery/procedure/biopsy was on Wednesday afternoon. Yesterday was back to
> the doctor's office for pathology report. Looks like superficial bladder
> cancer. The scrapping I received on Wednesday should take care of it... will
>
> need to be checked with a scope every 90 days.
> Still sore but doing OK.
> Gene
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-gardenchat@hort.net [mailto:owner-gardenchat@hort.net] On Behalf
>
> Of Donna
> Subject: Re: [CHAT] To Gene
>
> I hope all went well with your test/surgery.
>
> Please let us know how you are doing....if possible!
>
> Donna
>
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